Kyle Steinike

Don’t assume a lack of discussion equals agreement.

“Make it clear up front what you want. Make the next steps obvious. If you have a recommendation, say it up front.”

“Fear does not prevent death. It prevents life.”

– Naguib Mahfouz

“Never sacrifice momentum. I might know a better path, but if we’ve got a lot of momentum, if everyone’s united and they’re marching together and the path is O.K., just go with the flow. I may eventually nudge them down a new path, but never stop the troops mid march.”

“Talk either leads to action or substitutes for action.

Two friends discuss their dreams. One describes starting a business, solving a problem mid-conversation, and immediately making a call. The other talks about a novel they’ve been “writing” for years but never seem to make progress on.

Build, don’t babble.”